1st time butchering beef

[Nick-IA]

Well I got through it. Th chuck proved to be very difficult to navigate. Got the brisket out ok. But the chuck roll and chuck clod not so great. Salvaged some roasts, ribs and neck roasts. But the loin, rib and round sections all went well overall. Great learning experience and I’ve got a freezer full. From 520 lbs hanging, ended with only 66 pds ground beef/stew meat. Kept bones for stock and fat for rendering to tallow. I think it was very efficient and cost effective use of the side.

 

[Brokenhandle]

That's an awesome job and huge undertaking!

Ryan

 

[pineywoods]

That's a big project but sure looks like a nice full freezer of meat. Nice job